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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1938
Page
2
At Maitland on Monday buyers attended in good numbers with strong demand for fat cattle and bulls. Prices rose 10 to 15 shillings for prime lots, while medium and plain beasts held firm to 3 shillings higher. Calves and pigs showed varied results with calves steady and pigs slightly cheaper amid steady attendance.
Dance lovers and euchre players are reminded of the grand euchre party and dance to be held at the Majestic Theatre on Thursday night next 17 March in aid of the Gloucester Band. Paragon dance band from Taree to provide music for both old and new time dances and a final class supper. The annual meeting of the Gloucester Golf Club, adjourned for want of a quorum, will reconvene Thursday night next with hopes of full attendance.
A 20 year old, Bert Green, of Johnson's Creek near Ward's River, was killed when a falling tree trunk struck him while he helped cut poles at W. D. Woods sawmill at Spring Creek. His funeral was held at Stroud Baptist cemetery after a large gathering.
A Saturday meeting of Gloucester Show committees finalized many show details. Rawdon Vale agreed donating £5 for cattle yards. A J Payne reserved horse stalls. B Hooke offered £10 for a new cloak room. ambulance to sell Art Union tickets. timing for milking and judging adjusted. communications between secretary and announcer set up. prize money added and caretakers appointed for show week. opening time moved earlier to avoid conflicts with the ring.
Our correspondent reports the Parents and Citizens Association will hold a combined sports day on the 16th with favorable weather expected. The district shows activity in dairying and timber, with many fine timber products going to mills.
An accident Friday on the Gloucester Krambach road at a culvert near Mr T H Patt’s involved two cars and a motorcycle. Mr Howard and Mrs Howard rode the cycle with a car passenger, Mr Wollett traveled from Mosman to Brisbane. The cycle hit the car’s running board, overturned, and Mr Howard died from a neck fracture before Dr E H Anderson arrived. Mrs Howard was uninjured.
In Gloucester Police Court Keith McCarthy was fined 35 shillings plus 8sh costs for absence when named. Donald McKinnon fined 10 shillings plus 6sh costs for allowing stock to trespass. M Green drover from Wingham fined 2 pounds plus 6 sh costs for travelling stock without permit. A wireless inspector led ten residents to court for missing radio licenses with fines from 1 shilling 10 6 to 3 pounds plus costs and witness expenses. One case dismissed upon evidence the set wasn’t in use.
Banyule Allmine a 12 year old bull from Dr Fy O Stoke's Brumarlin Stud Mon ticook has died. Introduced in 1926 after purchase from C G Lyon Heidelberg Vic, he moved through multiple owners and became a prominent exhibitor at Sydney Shows with top and high placements from 1927 to 1931. His legacy includes numerous noted daughters and continued influence in Australian cattle breeding.
Leonard William Roberts, a witness at the inquest, was arrested on a murder charge in the Dorothy May Everett case dated November 28 1937. He appeared at Newcastle Police Court with bail refused as Det Sergeant McCarthy sought remand. the body was found near Broughton Church grounds the morning of November 28 1987. The inquest returned a verdict of murder by unknown persons.
Weather permitting two electric grit competitions should be finalized this week viz Lowe Bros Cup and Paira Handicap. Players in Cavanaugh Cup urged to play their games early. B Pennant team travels to Taree next Saturday so rink practice during the week is necessary.
Read list of church services across Gloucester Stratford Craven Craver Plateau Barrington Hall and Stroud on Web Sundays and midweek dates in March Lent Communion and regular services led by Rev H W Rogers Rev D Glyn Jones Pastor B Martens Pastor A Baker Mr T M Hooks with times 2 30 7 30 and 11 16 23 24 and 8 20 noted across multiple churches.
The Majestic will feature Sing and Be Happy from Twentieth Century Fox with star pair Anthony Martin and Leah Ray in a new romance. Supporting film Man of the People stars Joseph Cattella as hero. Saturday brings Wings of the Morning a Technicolor romance with Annabella Henry Fonda and Derby footage. Also shown is Talent Scout with Ronald Weoda and Jeanne Madden.
The first meeting of the year in the Rest Rooms on March 1 saw good attendance despite holidays. The Gloucester Branch pledged £1 to the Pioneer Women memorial fund for the Aerial Medical Base at Broken Hill. Nominations for State President were received, with Gloucester to decide at the next meeting. The Far West Children’s Health Scheme seeks support for a child from Roma Hospital, with CWA help and patient fare contributions. Members mourn illnesses, plan an eighth birthday party for March 29, and order more Coronation Cookery Books due to demand.
The Dingog A and H Association plans its annual exhibition on Thursday through Saturday with bright prospects. Highlights include stock drafting and ring events, jumpers led by R Chittick and J B Brunner, plus Cabo the 19.2 pony high jumper. Trotting entries are strong and the cattle section promises fine beasts, with a grand show hall Friday night.
Walter R. Sharpe sued motor garage proprietor H Hall for possession of a car traded in by a young man named Ashenden who Ashenden owed £7 on hire purchase. Ashenden was not called. verdict for plaintiff for return of the vehicle or £7. Defendant ordered to pay £2 2s costs and 10s court costs.
Special prizes announced for Gloucester Show across classes 548 to 33 with cash rewards for pony riding under 12, best buckjump, vealers, steer and cattle drafts. Donors include A Leslie, E Higgins, W Ridgeway, S Weck, and McMurtire’s Ltd. Entries close March 22 at the School of Arts secretary’s office.
The Annual Meeting of the Free Presbyterian Congregation will be held at Lower Barrington Church on Thursday the 17th at 1 30 pm. Mr James Foes will address the meeting. Business is important for Buninese community.
Wanted known Beaton supplies the beat of bush firewood in any box or mixed quantity. Phone 4 Barrington.
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